Making Mealtimes Easier For Dementia Patients

For residents suffering from dementia, mealtimes can be somewhat difficult. This is because some of the symptoms of dementia can impact the relationship that the sufferer has with food. That’s one of the reasons why it’s so important to ensure that any residents suffering from Alzheimer's Disease,...

The Benefits Of Adding A Sensory Room To Your Care Home

CLH Healthcare Install New Beds In Castle House Nursing Home

CLH Healthcare would like to congratulate Castle House Nursing Home on the opening of their fantastic new extension. Castle House Bedroom We were very pleased to be chosen to supply electric profiling beds, hybrid mattresses, rise & recline chairs and many other quality nursing products for...

CLH Meet The Team - Michaela Shiret

Name: Michaela Shiret Job title: Sales & Customer Service Support  How long have you been working at CLH? I have been working at CLH since Feb 2015 What is your role at CLH / what does your job involve? I am part of the Sales team. I usually answer the phone and input the orders...

Simple Steps To Make Handwashing A Habit For All Members Of Staff

In the healthcare industry, it’s crucial that infection control procedures are made a priority. When it comes to safeguarding residents in your care home, the single most important thing that you can do is ensure that handwashing is done on a regular basis. Because by doing so, infections and other dangerous...

World Wide Pressure Injury Prevention Day

Today is World Wide Pressure Injury Prevention Day, a worldwide event sponsored by the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel. The aim of the event is to increase national awareness about pressure injuries and how to prevent them, educating the public on this topic. Launched back in 2013, World Wide Pressure...

Self Care Habits For Taking Care Of Yourself

In honour of NHS Self Care Week (running from the 14th to 20th November), we wanted to share some tips and advice for taking care of yourself. For a lot of people, life is incredibly chaotic, which leaves little time for taking care of themselves. Thanks to technology playing a bigger role in our lives...

What Is Social Care Commitment Week & How Can You Get Involved?

As you may already know, this week is Social Care Commitment Week. This is a week dedicated to celebrating the commitments and achievements of adult social carers who have declared their commitment to providing fantastic social care by using #SCCWeek. What is Social Care Commitment Week all about? The...

Exercise Ideas For Care Home Residents With Mobility Problems

According to various studies, regular physical activity is not only essential for keeping physically fit and healthy, but also for staying mentally sound. (Research has suggested that regular exercise can help to prevent various mental health problems, including anxiety and depression.) For most people, getting...

CLH Meet The Team - Murray Bell

Name: Murray Bell Job Title: Key Account Sales Manager & Marketing How long have you been working at CLH?  I have been at CLH for seven years and three months.  What is your role at CLH / what does your job involve? I wonder myself sometimes, as I have a very varied job role!  I...

Using Lifts & Slings: Safety Tips & Advice

For residents with mobility problems, one of the only ways to get them out of bed or into the bath is with the use of a sling and lift. Ensuring that all maneuvers and lifts are performed in a safe manner is crucial, not only for the safety of your residents but also for the safety of your staff. What...

CLH Blog - MHRA Updates For October

You may have noticed that last month we slipped a bit on our usual ‘Field Safety Updates’ post - it was a very hectic month. But fear not, once again our health and safety updates are back! This is our seventh month of field safety updates, focusing on all the most recent health care product...